heroicized

Definition of heroicizednext
past tense of heroicize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroicized
Verb
  • Waddingham was equally passionate about ensuring Debbie and Judith’s friendship felt authentic rather than idealized.
    Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
  • Her reflections don’t present motherhood as effortless or idealized.
    Sugey Palomares, Parents, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • At the same time, delegation should not be romanticized as a universal cure for healthcare dysfunction.
    Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Even the Second World War has been somehow romanticized in films and TV.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • The plot is high-class soap opera, offered at a time when most composers were avoiding any subject that glamorized the bourgeoisie.
    Russell Platt, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
  • Often, fires are depicted in an overly dramatic or glamorized way, but each home represents a person’s life.
    TIME Photo Department, Time, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • These were not tacos reverse-engineered for a white-tablecloth audience or softened for white palates.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
  • Officials softened the course so much for the final day that Tommy Fleetwood shot 63.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • This includes soda, energy drinks, sports drinks, and sweetened tea and coffee beverages.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 30 May 2026
  • Cranberries are usually sweetened and used in juices or sauces.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
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“Heroicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroicized. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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